Board of Directors

The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation Board of Directors comprises 9 distinguished members of the Washington State aerospace community.  Their expertise represents a diverse cross section of aerospace industries.  The nine-member Board is appointed by the Governor and consists of a nonvoting Chair and eight voting members. Board member service terms are for three years from the date of their appointment.

Board Members

Paul Applewhite
Founder, Applewhite Aero
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION  TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2021

Michael Bragg
Dean and Professor, University of Washington
CATEGORY: HIGHER EDUCATION TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2019

Naveed Deen

Boeing Account Executive, General Electric
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY (LARGE) TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2020

Jean-Michel Hillion

Corporate Senior Vice President Boeing Programs, Safran Group and CFM
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY (MEDIUM) TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2021

Roger Myers
R Myers Consulting 
CATEGORY: BOARD CHAIR TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2021

Mary Rezac
Dean and Professor, Washington State University 
CATEGORY: HIGHER EDUCATION TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2021

Ryan Rule

President, SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001
CATEGORY: ORGANIZED LABOR TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2021

Mo Swanson

Policy & Partner Engagement, Echodyne Corp.
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY (SMALL) TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2020

Currently one Industry Association board position is open. Individuals interested in serving on the JCATI Board of Directors may apply online through the Governor's website.